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How To Transition Your Baby to Milk: A Dietitian’s Helpful Guide

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It would have been the first Friday of @calgarysta

It would have been the first Friday of @calgarystampede today 🤠😢☀️
The Stampede is my favourite time of year - I grew up on the grounds with my dad (he was a volunteer, as well as my grandpa). My brother and I joined the volunteer committee a couple of years ago (with my uncle and one of my besties @kristi_jill ) and it’s become a big part our summer. Seeing the little stampede flags pop up around the city every year brought me joy and anticipation for the fun and excitement that stampede brings. To me, Stampede is more than just a rodeo, party, rides, good food... it brings our city together, creates memories, builds community, and brings joy! Oh and it’s my birthday right in the middle of it! 😉🎂
I will miss you this year, Stampede 😭
But will be that much more excited for you next year! 🙌
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Who knew how much 2020 would push us all to our li

Who knew how much 2020 would push us all to our limits, personally, professionally, physically, emotionally😕Most of us have been challenged more than we ever imagined and have had to dig deep to find strength and resilience (and then more strength and resilience) to overcome living through a pandemic, losing jobs, being isolated from friends and family.
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Families have had to strengthen their bonds and be more understanding and loving than ever, which is pretty amazing if you ask me❤️
To me, this man = strength. Although we haven’t been able to see him very much over the past few months, he has shown so much strength through all of this, and continues to inspire me to stay strong and keep thriving in my business (and in my life!)🙌
Thank you for giving me the entrepreneurial gene dad, and little doses of drive and ambition to keep growing, succeeding and thriving through all of the ups and downs that 2020 has brought so far❤️
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#familyfirst #livingthroughapandemic

Love is love is love. It’s as simple as that ❤

Love is love is love. It’s as simple as that ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤
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#loveisloveislove #loveislove #pridemonth #happypridemonth #pride🌈 #yycpride #lgbtq🌈

Homemade nutritious granola that your kids will lo

Homemade nutritious granola that your kids will love? YES PLEASE! 🙌🤤 (recipe ⬇️⬇️)⁣
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We were going through SO much granola in our house because yogurt parfaits and smoothie bowls were happening every single day. Not only did it get really expensive🤑, but I also worried about the added sugar that was in the store-bought granola we used to buy😕⁣
So we decided to make our own! And it’s WAY better than any grocery store version, I assure you!💁‍♀️⁣
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We’ve packed it full of goodness - oats, peanut butter, coconut, etc but you’re welcome to adjust the additional dry ingredients according to your preferences - the recipe is pretty forgiving👩‍🍳⁣
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𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:⁣
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- 3 heaping cups rolled oats⁣
- 2 tbsp hemp hearts⁣
- 2 tbsp brown sugar⁣
- 2 tbsp shredded coconut⁣
- 2 tbsp coconut flour⁣
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter⁣
- 1/3 cup coconut oil⁣
- 1/4 cup maple syrup⁣
- 1 tsp vanilla⁣
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips⁣
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𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:⁣
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1️⃣combine wet ingredients in medium sized microwave-safe bowl microwave for about 30 sec. until melted and smooth after mixing⁣
2️⃣ in a large bowl combine and mix all dry ingredients ⁣
3️⃣ pour wet ingredients over dry, and with a spatula, mix until evenly coated⁣
4️⃣ line a large (or 2 small) baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick mat and spread the granola mixture out evenly. ⁣
5️⃣bake at 340 F for about 20 mins, tossing lightly at about the 15 min mark⁣
6️⃣Allow to cool and then toss in chocolate chips! Store in a cool dry place or in the fridge or freezer.⁣
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#granolarecipe #easygranolarecipe #healthyrecipes #kidapproved #dietitianapproved #kiddosinthekitchen #momtested #kidtested #dietitianmom #dietitiansofinstagram

Most of us women grew up being conditioned to igno

Most of us women grew up being conditioned to ignore our natural hunger cues. Learning that our bodies are not to be trusted. ⁣
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I’ve been reading @glennondoyle ‘s latest book “Untamed”, and so many of her stories have resonated with me. But when I read this quote, all I could think was “this is EXACTLY why I decided to focus my practice on childhood nutrition 10 years ago. Teaching parents how to raise confident, intuitive eaters who trust their bodies above all, is my passion and mission. ⁣
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The task of creating a new website reminded me of why I do what do. Sifting through hundreds of old blog posts on everything from starting solids to picky eating and getting kids to help in the kitchen made me feel proud that I’ve stayed true and consistent in my content, to see my mission through—ultimately to teach parents how to raise children with a positive relationship with food and a positive body image. It brought a smile to my face also, knowing that my upcoming book “Food to Grow On” (co-authored by @wordstoeatby ) reflects this mission throughout its pages as well. But it also inspired me to dig deeper and continue to learn and grow in order to provide helpful, practical tools that not only help parents raise intuitive eaters, but also help to heal old food/body image wounds that parents may have. ⁣
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As you navigate the trenches of feeding your kids (because... it’s HARD), if there’s only one thing to keep in mind always, let it be this: how can I encourage my child to trust their body when it comes to eating? Is what I’m saying to them nurturing their long-term relationship with food?⁣
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I assure you, this is the number one most important part of feeding your kids 💕⁣
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#positivebodyimage #raisingintuitiveeaters #glennondoylequotes #raisingmindfulchildren #feedingkids #positivefoodexperience #raisinghealthyeaters #childhoodnutrition #intuitiveeatingforkids #pediatricdietitian #yycdietitian #centreforfamilynutrition #yycmoms

Want to know my #1 strategy to get my kids to eat

Want to know my #1 strategy to get my kids to eat more veggies all on their own?!🙌🥕🥦🥒
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It’s no secret that veggies are a tough sell with most kids, and this can be frustrating for parents (I know this first-hand)🤷‍♀️ The key is taking the pressure off and continuing to introduce them over and over. I know...🤦‍♀️
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But THIS strategy works wonders - I’ve seen it over and over again with clients and in my own home. Before dinner, put together a veggie tray with at least 3 different coloured raw veggies + a yummy dip (or two) such as hummus or Ranch. Place it on the table or island and don’t say a word. Then... the magic happens ✨
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When veggies aren’t competing with other more desired foods at the table (such as at mealtimes—think pasta, rice, meat etc), they’re more likely to get eaten. When paired with a yummy dip, this increases the chances of being gobbled up even more 😉
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The pre-dinner veggie tray trick helps kids to get their veggie fill all on they’re own (without pressure from you) and takes the pressure off of you to coax them into eating their veggies at dinner🥘
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Bonus? You’ll start munching on them too!☺️
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